“Homeland Security Begins on Your Block”
Terrorism Overview

SYNOPSIS:
This course is designed to give law enforcement officers a tool to engage in constructive dialogue about terrorism with the citizens of the community they serve.

OBJECTIVES:

• Provide background on the broader national purpose and explanation of the impetus for this training program
• Discuss the nexus between COP and Homeland Security
• Provide an overview of the foundations of COP
• Discuss the local impact of terrorism
• Define vigilance
• Provide an overview of the Homeland Security System
• Develop a working definition of COP
• Discuss the goals and purposes of COP
• Apply COP to Homeland Security
• Articulate common definitions of terrorism
• Understand the differences between historical and modern terrorism
• Describe different types and forms of terrorism
• Differentiate terrorists from traditional criminals
• Recognize typical terrorist methods of operation and criminal violations
• Understand how terrorists are a community threat

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
6 hours